trimmer
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- noun
- /ˈtrɪmər/
- Working both from tips and random site visits, the inspectors make sure contractors are properly registered, whether the person is a painter, tree trimmer, carpenter, concrete worker, fence installer, or a handyman.
- a tree trimmer
Examples
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Only seven states require a license to be a tree trimmer, while only three (plus the District of Columbia) license interior designers.
Academic text (2016) -
Material also comes from landscapers, land clearing operations, and other tree trimmers.
Academic text (1995) -
One of the partners was a tree trimmer who had a need to get rid of green waste.
Academic text (1997) -
The tree trimmers just take it back to the shop and burn it.
Blog text (22) -
Walking down the street, they might see construction workers, a mail carrier, a tree trimmer, or a trash collector at work.
Academic text (1991) -
HEP accepts materials from commercial haulers, landscapers, tree trimmers, and city, county, and state entities for composting.
Academic text (2001) -
The trimmer carefully removed excess branches to promote healthier growth in the trees.
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As a skilled trimmer, she knew the best techniques for shaping shrubs and keeping them vibrant.
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When the storm passed, the trimmer was called in to restore the landscape and clear fallen debris.
Synonyms
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7.9
A person who cares for trees and treats sick or damaged ones
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7.2
A person who trims and shapes long lines of bushes in a garden
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A person who cuts branches to shape trees and shrubs
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4.3
A person or tool that cuts threads and trims small plants
A person who grows and cares for trees and small bushes in parks, gardens, or towns
Compounds
- Specialized
A curved support built between short floor beams to carry the weight of a fireplace opening
- Specialized
A beam that supports the end of an opening in floors and roofs, like a stair or chimney
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Trimmer comes from the verb trim, which means 'to cut away or make neat', plus the ending -er meaning 'one who does'. So a trimmer is a person who cuts and shapes trees and shrubs to keep them tidy.